Gordon L. Johannsen

December 13, 2013

Gordon L. Johannsen, 61, of Reinbeck, died at his home on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, while under the loving care of his family and Iowa River Hospice. A gathering to Celebrate Gordons Life will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, from 2-6 p.m. at French-Hand Funeral Home in Reinbeck. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Gordon Lee Johannsen was born on May 2, 1952 in Reinbeck. He was the son of Harvey and Marlys (Guelner) Johannsen. Gordon grew up in the Reinbeck area. He attended and graduated from Reinbeck High School with the class of 1970. After graduation Gordon worked at the canning factory in Reinbeck and Mid-Equipment in Grundy Center from 1972-1978. In 1978 he met Barb. Gordon worked for The Brent Co. in Shell Rock, Commercial Millwright Services and Heavy Equipment Construction in Grundy Center. He married Barbara Sheda on Nov. 12, 2003, in Reinbeck. Gordon enjoyed hunting, trapping, fishing, cooking and building things with wood or iron. He loved spending time with his family and friends.